Medical Malpractice Insurance News

By Elizabeth Ollinick, Esq. MLMIC is thrilled to launch “Open Bar,” a monthly FAQ on trending issues in healthcare faced by MLMIC insureds throughout New York. There are several perks available to MLMIC policyholders. One of them is access to MLMIC’s Legal Hotline. Our Legal Department is comprised of seasoned healthcare attorneys throughout the state. […]

There are two forms of medical professional liability coverage: claims made and occurrence. It is important to understand the difference between these two types of policy when deciding on coverage. Healthcare practitioners who opt to purchase a claims made policy should also be familiar with Tail and Nose Coverage.

In this case, a 25-year-old female alleged that, during her pregnancy, she was not fully informed that her infant would suffer birth defects. A legal and risk management analysis of the case indicates that failure to provide this patient with test results in a timely manner led to serious consequences.

MLMIC has developed several risk management tips to help guide physicians through the complexities of treating patients suffering from chronic pain. In this blog post, we share recommendations and outline common allegations seen in pain management claims.

MLMIC’s risk management team discusses patient safety concerns related to drug shortages and presents strategies for managing, documenting and communicating key challenges and decisions.

To protect your medical practice, check out MLMIC’s recommendations for communicating and following up on critical test results.

Many physicians employ advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants. When involved in medical professional liability cases, physicians may find themselves vicariously liable for these providers.

In this Q&A with MLMIC’s Tammie Smeltz, anesthesiologist Stacey Watt, M.D., discusses her career path, her fascinating athletic accomplishments and her advice for female physicians.

The electronic copy and paste function in the EHR poses significant risks for healthcare providers. Try our eight strategies to protect yourself and reduce liability exposure.

In honor of “Get to Know Your Customers Day,” we asked our policyholders a bit about themselves. Here’s what we learned!